8th Grade: The Gift of the Magi

You need to click on the link. Then you need to print off the short story. You need to have the short story for MONDAY April 23, 2012. If you don't have it then you will lose the points. If you have an questions leave me a comment on my blog. Please make sure you don't forget this.

Click on the link.

http://www.classicshorts.com/stories/magi.html

9A: Dramas

Drama: Looks in the Way

Characters:

Sidney: Elisa

Tony: Angel

A Waitress: Maria F.

Phil: Jose Marcos

Link to your drama. Each person needs to print this out.

http://www.freedrama.net/looksget.html

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Drama: Rock, Scissors, Firecracker!

Characters:

Master: Sady

Kelly: Kimberly

Master: Jorge

All: Samuel

Link to your drama script. Each person needs to print this out.

http://www.freedrama.net/firecracker.html

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Drama: Debate it or Do It

Characters:

D#1: Ragde

D#2: Edson

D#3: Jose Carlos

D#4: Dafne

C#1: Kelyn

C#2: Katy

Link to your drama script. Each person needs to print this out.

http://www.dramashare.org/cart/scripts/debate%20it%20or%20do%20it.pdf

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Drama: Nobody Famous

Characters:

Brenda: Gerlla

Heather: Amy Anderson

Mooch: Andrea

Joe: Christian

Gina: Keren

Barry: Edgar

Reporter: Axel / Amy C.

Link to your drama script. Each person needs to print this out.

http://freedrama.net/famous.html

7th Grade: Video

Click on the link below to watch the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH6TSrkCNlo&feature=related

9A: Transition Words

For continuing a common line of reasoning:

consequently

clearly, then

furthermore

additionally

and

in addition

moreover

because

besides that

in the same way

following this further

also

pursuing this further

in the light of the... it is easy to see that

To change the line of reasoning (contrast):

however

on the other hand

but

yet

nevertheless

on the contrary

For opening a paragraph initially or for general use:

admittedly

assuredly

certainly

granted

no doubt

nobody denies

obviously

of course

to be sure

true

undoubtedly

unquestionably

generally speaking

in general

at this level

in this situation

For the final points of a paragraph or essay:

finally

lastly

Transitional chains, to use in separating sections of a paragraph which is arranged chronologically:

first... second... third...

generally... furthermore... finally

in the first place... also... lastly

in the first place... pursuing this further... finally

to be sure... additionally... lastly

in the first place... just in the same way... finally

basically... similarly... as well

To signal conclusion:

therefore

this

hence

in final analysis

in conclusion

in final consideration

indeed

To restate a point within a paragraph in another way or in a more exacting way:

in other words

point in fact

specifically

Sequence or time

after

afterwards

as soon as

at first

at last

before

before long

finally

first... second... third

in the first place

in the meantime

later

meanwhile

next

soon

then

9A: Citation Style & Format Model Research Paper

Citation Style & Format Model Research Paper

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuLuegRgUkQ

Watch the video!

9A Research Paper

Research Paper

Write a research paper in which you present documented evidence that supports a thesis.

You r purpose is to research a topic thoroughly, draw conclusions, and then share your findings.

Your audience is your classmates, teacher, and others.

Page 1,160 in your literature books can help you.

What is my topic?

What do I hope to learn from my research?

What is my research question?

A GOOD RESEARCH PAPER:

• Has an introduction that includes a clear thesis statement
• Supplies readers with background information on the topic
• Has a body in which each main point is fully developed and supported with evidence.
• Presents main points and evidence in a logical order
• Has a conclusion that restates the thesis and leaves readers with a closing thought
• Identifies sources cited in the correct format

Research Paper Topics:

click on this link and find many different topics.

http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/writing/research-paper-topics/

9A: Your research paper is DUE: Wednesday May 2, 2012

You have time but that means everyday you need to work on your paper and study information and spend time researching (hint: the name is research paper). I will be able to see how many has taken the time compared to the student who does it the night before.

Study Guide Questions (Philosophy test)

Here are questions you need to study. You can find the answers in the chapters.

TWO CULTURES page 147

What was the common trait or theme of all Indo-European mythology?

How did Jesus distinguish himself from other messiahs?

“Jesus was God himself” is stated as one central belief of the Christian creed,

What kind of messiah were the Jews expecting around the time of Jesus?

What were the two language groups mentioned in the chapter “Two Cultures”?

In what year did the church close down Plato’s ‘Academy’ in an attempt to remove any trace of paganism?

How long did it take for the entire Hellenistic world to become predominantly (mainly) Christian?

What happened during the years 586 and 539 BC?

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THE MIDDLE AGES page 162

What were the three different cultures in the Roman Empire?

According to Alberto's analogy of the clock, at what time did the Middle Ages begin?

Whose writing did St. Thomas Aquinas Christianize?

Who is Albert the Great?

St. Augustine believed that all human history was a constant struggle between what?

“Evil is the absence of God.” Who said this?

What is The Creed (from page 160)?